The Unionville-Chadds Ford School Board and teachers’ association have agreed to a new three-year contract. Terms of the deal call for a pay freeze during the first year, then 3 percent increases during the next two years. Once ratified, the contract will be posted on the district Web site, http://www.ucfsd.org/pdf/tentative_agreement.pdf The Board split 6-2 in favor ...
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Democrats call for tone, priority changes on school board
Posted by Rich Schwartzman on September 14th, 2011
Democrats running for seats on the Unionville-Chadds Ford School Board from Region C are calling for tone and priority changes on the board. They think the current board members don’t understand what’s important and they’re getting support from a former U.S. congressman. Gregg Lindner, of Chadds Ford Township, and Kathy Do, of Pennsbury, earned their position on the ...
DelCo Republicans rally the faithful in Chadds Ford
Posted by Rich Schwartzman on September 14th, 2011
Delaware County Republican Party Chairman Andy Reilly urged Chadds Ford Republicans not to take the November election for granted. He said Chadds Ford is crucial for party success countywide. “If we lose Chadds Ford, we have some issues,” Reilly said. He explained later that the county is changing demographically, with many Philadelphia Democrats moving into the ...
Chadds Ford Days balanced fun in a soggy field
Posted by Rich Schwartzman on September 14th, 2011
The Chadds Ford Historical Society was forced to adapt to unfavorable weather conditions, but managed to have its annual Chadds Ford Days celebration without a hitch. A month of heavy rain that included a hurricane and two more days of torrential downpours within a week of the annual fund-raising event caused some concern, but CFHS arranged for off-site parking and ...
Costco coming to Concord
Posted by Rich Schwartzman on September 14th, 2011
In a 4-1 vote Tuesday night, Concord Township supervisors approved a settlement plan for a Costco store to be built along Evergreen Drive. One Costco representative said the store could be open by the end of August 2012 if everything goes well. Construction could begin by Oct. 18. The Sept. 13 decision ends several years of hearings and litigation over the board’s ...
Adopt-a-Pet Sept. 15
Posted by ChaddsFordLive on September 14th, 2011
Sweet Pea is a spayed female 7-month old spaniel mix that is currently available for adoption at the Chester County SPCA. She was brought to the shelter because her owner went back to school and realized that Sweet Pea needed more attention and training then what she was able to give. Sweet Pea is still a puppy and full of energy, she will need additional training. ...
Bits & Pieces Sept. 15
Posted by ChaddsFordLive on September 14th, 2011
The Young Friends of the Brandywine are hosting their annual tree planting at the Laurels Reserve Saturday, Sept. 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch will be served. people are asked to bring their own shovels since the holes will not be pre-dug. The event is free, but registration is required. To register, or to get more information, send an email to ...
Police log Sept. 15
Posted by ChaddsFordLive on September 14th, 2011
• Pennsylvania State Police from Troop J, Avondale, are investigating what they have determined to be a homicide in the borough. A police report said the troop received a call at 9:21 a.m. on Sept. 11 about a man lying in a driveway, bleeding. Police identified the victim as Isaias Perpetuo Rivera, 67. Police said Rivera arrived home about 2 a.m. and was accosted by ...
Word games
Posted by ChaddsFordLive on September 14th, 2011
The Sept. 9 Republican breakfast meeting in Chadds Ford was billed as a way to find out how township supervisors could help businesses. It was more political than business related, but the concept was reminiscent of a story about the roots of the phrase laissez faire. While possibly apocryphal, the story is worth noting. During the reign of Louis XIV, the French ...
9/11 and the National Security Scam
Posted by Sheldon Richman on September 14th, 2011
National security is a scam — an $8 trillion scam. That’s the amount spent since September 11, 2001, on the military, including the Iraq and Afghan wars, and “homeland security,” according to Christopher Hellman of the National Priorities Project. If “veterans benefits, future costs for treating the war-wounded, and interest payments on war-related borrowing” are ...
